Private passenger ship service between Beypore and Lakshadweep to start soon
The vessel Theja arrived at Beypore port on Thursday to begin trials for a new service aimed at restoring maritime connectivity.
A private passenger ship service between Beypore and Lakshadweep is expected to begin operations following the arrival of the vessel Theja at the Beypore port on Thursday, November 12, 2026, according to The Hindu.
The ship, which can accommodate 250 passengers, anchored at the port wharf on Thursday morning as part of a trial. The initiative aims to restore maritime connectivity that has faced prolonged interruptions.
The maiden commercial run is anticipated to take place this month as official clearance procedures and regulatory approvals are currently in progress.
Port officials said the initiative aligns with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan’s ‘Mission Samudra’ development framework. This framework seeks to use the coastline and port infrastructure of Keralam to create new economic and commercial prospects.
Representatives from the operating company recently met Chief Minister Satheesan to brief him on the project's progress and strategic importance.
Stakeholders noted that the service would provide momentum for maritime tourism at the Beypore port and strengthen socio-economic and commercial ties between Keralam and the archipelago.